Reopening the waterway will only be a first step; crews must be changed, disrupted supply chains restarted and strategic energy reserves replenished.

Mine-clearing operations, infrastructure repairs and security guarantees may be required before commercial traffic fully resumes at the Strait of Hormuz. | World News

Shipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupted by conflict. While a US-Iran deal is…